Admiration Quote by Edgar Fawcett
““{ Letter from Fawcett to the great Robert Ingersoll , 1894 } I do so wish, that, in all these big questions, literary men would take you more for a guide than they do, or seem to do. You have, of course, an immense constituency; but your love of letters and your deeply poetic spirit render you worthy of a far greater reverence and respect from writers than it seems to me that you receive. I want the brilliancy of your thought to penetrate our literature profoundly and permanently. But of course that will come. The younger generation of writers cannot escape you any more than the air they breath . You will, indeed, be the air they breath, -- and hence, in many cases, if not all, their inspiration. Especially should the poets love you and sit at your feet. If you die before you see the change, I believe that those who now love you and survive you will see how much of the mere pietistic rubbish in modern poetry has been gradually yet surely swept away by the mighty besom of your fearless and noble intellect.””
About This Quote
Source Letter: Letter from Fawcett to Robert Ingersoll, 1894
A writer urges that Ingersoll’s profound intellect should guide literature, sweeping away shallow poetry and inspiring future generations.
In simple terms: Ingersoll’s ideas should shape literature and inspire writers.
Key Takeaway
Seek deep, principled guidance in creative work.
Themes
literature
inspiration
intellect
poetry
legacy
Mood
respectful
hopeful
reflective
Type
admirational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- teaching writing
- literary criticism
- creative mentorship
- academic curricula
Key Concepts
guidance
critical thought
literary influence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can modern writers honor deep intellectual guidance?
- What barriers prevent profound ideas from reshaping literature?
A Different Perspective
Ingersoll’s influence may be limited by prevailing trends and resistance to change.
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